Injury List - 2016

[bornadog]

Knee sidelines Dahl, Adams likely for Cats (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-06-14/knee-sidelines-dahl-adams-likely-for-cats)


Luke Dahlhaus will spend the next three weeks in a knee brace, after incurring a injury to the medial ligament in his left knee in Saturday’s game.

Dahlhaus injured his knee in the first quarter against Port Adelaide during the Bulldogs three-point win on Saturday.

“Luke injured the medial ligament of his knee,” Lowe told westernbulldogs.com.au on Tuesday afternoon.

“He’s going to be in a brace for the next three weeks and we’ll reassess him once that brace has been removed with a view to progressing his training and we’ll update with a return to play from there.”

Marcus Adams was a late withdrawal against the Power after rolling his ankle the day before the game, but Lowe said he expects the first year defender to be available for selection against Geelong on Saturday night.

“Despite reports, Marcus rolled his ankle, a minor injury, during the Captain’s Run on the Friday afternoon before the game.

“He’s come in well this week and our expectation is that if he ticks all the right boxes and he progresses through training he’ll be available for selection this weekend.”

In more positive news, Lowe said the Club expects to welcome back a raft of players following the bye, including speedster Jason Johannnisen.

“JJ, Luke Goetz, Koby Stevens and Roarke Smith are all going to be available based on their current training projections to be available for selection after the bye.”

Lowe also said both Clay Smith and Zaine Cordy made successful returns from injury for Footscray on Saturday at VU Whitten Oval.

Smith was particularly impressive with 36 disposals in his first game following his third ACL repair on his right knee.

“It was really exciting and everyone was really pleased to see Clay back and obviously having an impact on the game in the way he did after such a long break.

“So he’s progressed really well back into playing and it’s great to welcome him back into the fold.”

Meanwhile, Nathan Hrovat has undergone surgery on his injured shoulder.

“Nathan has had a successful AC surgery on his shoulder.

“He’s presented back well to the Club and obviously he’s got rehab to progress through but certainly the surgery went well, so there’s some good signs there for a positive recovery.”

[LostDoggy]

No mention of Wood is a worry.

[Hotdog60]

No mention of Wood is a worry.

In the club video Wood was mentioned to be back after the bye.

[Ozza]

Ordinary news on Dahlhaus - in a brace for 3 weeks, and THEN re-assessed from there - smells of 6-8 for me.

[Rocco Jones]

Ordinary news on Dahlhaus - in a brace for 3 weeks, and THEN re-assessed from there - smells of 6-8 for me.

Agreed.

[josie]

Agree more likely to be longer than 3 weeks.

Gives Honey and Jong or Webb a really good stab at it. Plus Clay who I suspect might play after the bye if whomever comes in for Dahl does not work out so well. Also think Stringer might play a bit more wing/midfield and swing b/w there and forward line, much like Bonti does. Plus Picken might play more pure mid like he did last year in Dahl's absence.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Worrying about a likely longer period out for Dahl. I don't think it's a great surprise to say that the reason our defense has withstood missing key personnel is because our midfield has controlled games at the contest . A key reason for our midfield controlling the contest is because of the fanatical efforts of Dahlhaus, Liberatore & Wallis.
I think if we're to stick with the top 4 we absolutely need someone to fill Dahlhaus' role.
The only one on our list who i think could do it, is the one bloke we cannot risk overburdening right now, Clay Smith.
So is there anyone else who can step up and play that maniacal contest to contest game that Dahl brings?

[Remi Moses]

Seems like we're ultra conservative more than anything .

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Easton Wood (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/easton-wood)
hamstring
1 week


Jason Johannisen (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jason-johannisen)
hamstring
2 weeks


Koby Stevens (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/koby-stevens)
abdominal
2 weeks


Roarke Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/roarke-smith)
knee
2 weeks


Luke Dahlhaus (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/luke-dahlhaus)
knee
TBC


Toby McLean (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/toby-mclean)
foot
TBC


Nathan Hrovat (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/nathan-hrovat)
shoulder
TBC


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
season


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/joshua-prudden)
knee
season



A lot of TBC

[hujsh]

A lot of TBC

Given the accuracy of previous forecasts I'd say TBC is about as accurate a prognosis as we'll get

[comrade]

So much quality on that injury list :(

The positive is that most will be back over the next month, and excluding Murph and Prud, they'll be right for finals. Surely now, we've had our fill? Go pick on someone else - like Geelong, North, Adelaide, GWS, Hawks or Sydney.

[soupman]

So is there anyone else who can step up and play that maniacal contest to contest game that Dahl brings?

Honeychurch is similar in size, tenacity and disposal quality, although has yet to have played extended periods in the middle.

[ledge]

Wood one week. ? Well that's a furphy .. I will put my house on its two weeks !

[comrade]

Wood one week. ? Well that's a furphy .. I will put my house on its two weeks !

Maybe they're taking into account the bye? Given the lack of transparency all year, who knows.

[ledge]

Maybe they're taking into account the bye? Given the lack of transparency all year, who knows.

Well that would mean JJ Koby or Roarke aren't back until the next week.
Gotta love the dogs confusing us and other teams :-)

[F'scary]

Honeychurch is similar in size, tenacity and disposal quality, although has yet to have played extended periods in the middle.

this is HC's big opportunity. He played really well against Port. Good little footballer.

[Murphy'sLore]

this is HC's big opportunity. He played really well against Port. Good little footballer.

He was beaming from ear to ear after the game. Knew he'd taken his chance and made the most of it.

[Happy Days]

We also have a doctor named Jake landsberger whose son is Sam.

Don't know if it's smart for a guy like this to be hanging out around a bunch of talking dogs.

[ledge]

Apparently his middle name is Berkowitz

[bornadog]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClgyZvVUgAAWYgQ.jpg:large

[bulldogtragic]

Smith & Hrovat would love reading that. Good to smash any ego.

[ledge]

Smith & Hrovat would love reading that. Good to smash any ego.

Hopefully they read it and prove the writer very wrong !

[boydogs]

Yeah whoever wrote that is going to get a shock watching Clay go about it

[F'scary]

Yeah whoever wrote that is going to get a shock watching Clay go about it

should be made to go against Clay in an old-fashioned 1-on-1 fight for the ball training drill.

[1eyedog]

Yep Clay's a gun with a ceiling as high as any top 10 pick. Just need those bloody knees to stand up! He is such that if they do he shapes as a massive finals weapon.

[Ozza]

Was speaking to one of our recruiting team the other day at the VFL and liked his comment about Clay...

"They think our senior team is contested and tough - wait til this bloke gets back out there" .

[Mantis]

Was speaking to one of our recruiting team the other day at the VFL and liked his comment about Clay...

"They think our senior team is contested and tough - wait til this bloke gets back out there" .

That's all good and well, but we already good at winning the footy in the contest... what we do when we have the ball is the issue.

How does Clay help in this area?

[bornadog]

WESTERN BULLDOGS
Player
Injury
Estimated Return


Luke Dahlhaus
Knee
2-3 weeks


Nathan Hrovat
Shoulder
6-8 weeks


Jason Johannisen
Hamstring
2 weeks


Toby McLean
Foot
4-6 weeks


Robert Murphy
Knee
Season


Josh Prudden
Knee
Season


Roarke Smith
Knee
2 weeks


Koby Stevens
Abdominal
2 weeks


Easton Wood
Hamstring
1 week


Update 22 June

[Ozza]

That's all good and well, but we already good at winning the footy in the contest... what we do when we have the ball is the issue.

How does Clay help in this area?

Was only really relaying the comment from the recruiter.
Understand and share your concerns regarding what Clay adds (or doesn't add) to the senior side.

[comrade]

Up to 10+ weeks on total for McLean. That's some foot sprain.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Up to 10+ weeks on total for McLean. That's some foot sprain.

I'm thinking our medical staff roll the dice and whatever number it lands on, they list that.

[Eastdog]

WESTERN BULLDOGS
Player
Injury
Estimated Return


Luke Dahlhaus
Knee
2-3 weeks


Nathan Hrovat
Shoulder
6-8 weeks


Jason Johannisen
Hamstring
2 weeks


Toby McLean
Foot
4-6 weeks


Robert Murphy
Knee
Season


Josh Prudden
Knee
Season


Roarke Smith
Knee
2 weeks


Koby Stevens
Abdominal
2 weeks


Easton Wood
Hamstring
1 week


Update 22 June

Quite a few key players close to returning which is what we need (Dahl, Stevens, Wood, JJ). So happy Murph is playing on next year. He deserves his 300.

[boydogs]

That's all good and well, but we already good at winning the footy in the contest... what we do when we have the ball is the issue.

How does Clay help in this area?

He can feed it out to Bonts instead of him having to go and get it himself

[Mantis]

He can feed it out to Bonts instead of him having to go and get it himself

As opposed to Libba, Wallis, Jong or Dahlhaus doing it?

[1eyedog]

As opposed to Libba, Wallis, Jong or Dahlhaus doing it?

Why do you think Clay is purely inside?

[Mantis]

Why do you think Clay is purely inside?

To tell you the truth I can't really remember what his outside game is like.. It's been pretty much 3 years since he played regular footy when we had a game style that was pretty much only inside.

What I can remember is that he is as hard as a cats head and was a poor field kick.. Happy to wait and see how he goes, but I know we already have an abundance of his types so he is going to have to push in front of one of them to play regular footy.

[1eyedog]

Clay is inside but has an uncanny knack for kicking goals on the outside - and strangely is a great kick for goal. At his best he is an awesome one on one player and can be isolated to expose his opponent. From how I remember it I would be playing Clay before Jong, Dunkley, Dale, McLean, HC, possibly even Stevens. Will be interesting to see how he comes back and what type of player he is under the new regime.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Good call.

[F'scary]

Clay is inside but has an uncanny knack for kicking goals on the outside - and strangely is a great kick for goal. At his best he is an awesome one on one player and can be isolated to expose his opponent. From how I remember it I would be playing Clay before Jong, Dunkley, Dale, McLean, HC, possibly even Stevens. Will be interesting to see how he comes back and what type of player he is under the new regime.

Agree, a fit and in-form Clay Smith would be in front of all of those players. His brutal extraction power on the forward line is unsurpassed in the AFL.

[boydogs]

As opposed to Libba, Wallis, Jong or Dahlhaus doing it?

Only they're not. Have you seen Bonts' contested possession numbers?

[hujsh]

Only they're not. Have you seen Bonts' contested possession numbers?

You really think that will change because Smith is in the team? If we wanted Bont to be a mostly outside player I'm we could have done it with Libba Wallis Dahl Stevens Macrae and Picken.

[bornadog]

WESTERN BULLDOGS
Player
Injury
Estimated Return


Luke Dahlhaus
Knee
2-3 weeks


Nathan Hrovat
Shoulder
4-6 weeks


Jason Johannisen
Hamstring
Test


Toby McLean
Foot
3-4 weeks


Robert Murphy
Knee
Season


Josh Prudden
Knee
Season


Roarke Smith
Knee
Test


Koby Stevens
Abdominal
Test


Easton Wood
Hamstring
Test


Updated: Tuesday, June 28

[Axe Man]

Four Dogs ready to return (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-06-28/four-dogs-ready-to-return)

The Western Bulldogs look set to welcome back a host players from injury this weekend as the side prepares to fly to Sydney to take on the Swans on Saturday afternoon.

Speaking to westernbulldogs.com.au, Football Manager Grahame Lowe said that captain Easton Wood would return from a hamstring imposed layoff, having not played since the Club’s Round 10 win over Collingwood.

“It’s been good to have the weekend off and get back Woody, Lowe said.

“He’s been fit and available and trained well today, so it’s really pleasing to welcome him back [and] he’ll be available for selection this week.”

Wood, will be joined by Koby Stevens and Jason Johannisen in the selection mix.

“JJ (Jason Johannisen), trained really well today so, again, it’s pleasing to have him available for consideration this weekend.

“And also Koby Stevens, it's good to have all three back in the mix.”

In further good news for the Club, Roarke Smith will return to football this weekend after sustaining at ACL injury in the VFL in August 2015. Smith is expected to line up for Footscray this Saturday against the Lions in Coburg.

“It’s great news for Roarke who’s just worked through a significant rehab period for his ACL, Lowe said.

“He’s done a fantastic job, he’s done everything right, and he’s fit and available for selection this weekend."

[azabob]

There is talk in the media that come season end Tom Boyd will need a shoulder reconstruction. If true should we have made the decision to have the operation when he injured it, rather than wait till seasons end and he misses a huge chunk of pre season and potentially delaying his start to 2017?

If he does need a total reconstruction I would have got operation over and done with.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

I agree unless it is considered that he can play a role for the remainder of the year. He could be very valuable in this year's finals with some AFL games under his belt.

[ledge]

There is talk in the media that come season end Tom Boyd will need a shoulder reconstruction. If true should we have made the decision to have the operation when he injured it, rather than wait till seasons end and he misses a huge chunk of pre season and potentially delaying his start to 2017?

If he does need a total reconstruction I would have got operation over and done with.
If it's true I can't believe they are playing him in the ruck .. Or maybe the op he had didn't work as planned.

[azabob]

If it's true I can't believe they are playing him in the ruck .. Or maybe the op he had didn't work as planned.

Did he have an op or was it more rest and recovery?

[bornadog]

Did he have an op or was it more rest and recovery?

Rest and recovery. Bevo has said a couple of times now in his press conferences that they don't want to risk Tom playing in the seniors if his shoulder isn't 100% as we don't want to be a man down during a game.

[bulldogtragic]

Hopefully we can stay fit for a month and have Dahl, Hrovat & Magic ready to come in selection contention.

[comrade]

Does anyone know what the go with Williams is? Have I missed something?

[always right]

Does anyone know what the go with Williams is? Have I missed something?

Slightly strained a medial at training.

[ledge]

Adams out for three weeks I would say, strained middle of his foot .. Moon boot for 10 days
Dalhaus is now running

[comrade]

These injuries are ****ed.

[Remi Moses]

Looks like Hamling or Roberts in for Adams
Disappointing , but he'll be back

[meenies]

Hope not reading anything into the medical report but returnees - JJ and Easton mentioned all fine - but Clay was not mentioned.

[ledge]

Clay was interviewed after the game and said it was great to be back.. Can't see anything wrong with him.
Maybe it's because he had already played 2 games in the reserves where the other two came straight back in.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Bloody hell

[ratsmac]

I heard on triple M this morning and on talking footy last night that there are rumours that Bob Murphy is pushing for a return before finals. They (triple M) had a sports doctor on and he said Bob is running and already doing sideways lateral running also. They said he is miles ahead of his rehab schedule. Is this a false dawn or is there actually a chance we'll see the champ again this year? For me it sounds to good to be true.

Maybe he done a sneaky Lars and told everyone it was a traditional reco.

[bornadog]

From AFL site. Nothing there on Adams and Williams, and club site has outdated list.

Come on dogs, keep the fans informed.



Player
Injury
Estimated Return


Luke Dahlhaus
Knee
1-2 weeks


Nathan Hrovat
Shoulder
4-5 weeks


Toby McLean
Foot
2-3 weeks


Robert Murphy
Knee
Season


Josh Prudden
Knee
Season

[hujsh]

I heard on triple M this morning and on talking footy last night that there are rumours that Bob Murphy is pushing for a return before finals. They (triple M) had a sports doctor on and he said Bob is running and already doing sideways lateral running also. They said he is miles ahead of his rehab schedule. Is this a false dawn or is there actually a chance we'll see the champ again this year? For me it sounds to good to be true.

Maybe he done a sneaky Lars and told everyone it was a traditional reco.

If Murph could be back for a full pre-season I'd call that a win personally.

[bornadog]

From Club site - Dahl and McLean move to TBC :eek:



Player
Injury
Duration


Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/marcus-adams)
foot
TBC


Bailey Williams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/bailey-williams)
knee
3-4 weeks


Luke Dahlhaus (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/luke-dahlhaus)
knee
TBC


Toby McLean (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/toby-mclean)
foot
TBC


Nathan Hrovat (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/nathan-hrovat)
shoulder
TBC


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
season


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/joshua-prudden)
knee
season


* Injury list updated on Monday 4 July 2016

[comrade]

From Club site - Dahl and McLean move to TBC :eek:



Player
Injury
Duration


Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/marcus-adams)
foot
TBC


Bailey Williams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/bailey-williams)
knee
3-4 weeks


Luke Dahlhaus (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/luke-dahlhaus)
knee
TBC


Toby McLean (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/toby-mclean)
foot
TBC


Nathan Hrovat (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/nathan-hrovat)
shoulder
TBC


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
season


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/joshua-prudden)
knee
season


* Injury list updated on Monday 4 July 2016

As open and transparent as ever.

[bornadog]

As open and transparent as ever.

Maybe its moon boot off and Knee brace off for the two of them and then see how they pull up.

[The Doctor]

Hrovat was gone from 4-5 weeks last week to TBC this week. Not sure if thats a good thing or a bad thing.

Adams was supposed to be 2 weeks in a moon boot????

[ledge]

Hrovat was gone from 4-5 weeks last week to TBC this week. Not sure if thats a good thing or a bad thing.

Adams was supposed to be 2 weeks in a moon boot????
Yeah they said two weeks in a moon boot then assess it.
Hrovat it's his shoulder reco I believe and that's TBC

[ledge]

McLean and Dal are more confusing .. Apparently Dals back on the track and Maclean was about 4 weeks for when it happened wasn't it ?

[ledge]

Any news on libber I'm hearing conflicting reports .. One its just ribs the other it's a punctured lung and ribs?

[comrade]

Bulldogs have confirmed via Twitter that scans have revealed no internal injuries.

[bulldogtragic]

Bulldogs have confirmed via Twitter that scans have revealed no internal injuries.

Maybe a month off then. A lot better than the alternative.

[Remi Moses]

Mark Stevens on Twitter says he's a chance for next week .
At worst one to two

[bulldogtragic]

Mark Stevens on Twitter says he's a chance for next week .
At worst one to two

I'm on the cautious train with Libba. He's going to be so very important come finals that pinching a week or two might rob us a finals win maybe.

[ledge]

Let him have next week off with GC losing ABlett and Rischatelli, we should be able to get over them.

[bornadog]

Tests show tough Dog clear of internal damage (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-10/tough-dog-tom-liberatore-taken-to-hospital-with-suspected-rib-injury)

TOM LIBERATORE has been cleared of internal damage after a heavy knock to the back in a marking contest on Saturday night.


It was initially feared the tough Western Bulldogs midfielder had suffered internal injuries in the clash with Jayden Short late in the second quarter of the Dogs' 10-point win over Richmond.


The Bulldogs midfielder hobbled to the bench and did not play any further part in the game, leaving the venue during the third quarter to be assessed at hospital.


The club tweeted on Sunday morning that scans had given Liberatore the all-clear.

[hujsh]

Mark Stevens on Twitter says he's a chance for next week .
At worst one to two

So 4-6 then

[Doc26]

Pre-match in the past players function room on Saturday night, Kevin Hillier interviewed Luke Dahlhaus and the question was put to him when was he likely to return. Luke said that the target for him was for round 19 against Geelong.

[hujsh]

Good news on Libba. They're hoping to have possibly have him back this week

http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-07-11/the-latest-on-libba

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Tom Liberatore (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-liberatore)
ribs
test


Nathan Hrovat (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/nathan-hrovat)
shoulder
1 week


Toby McLean (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/toby-mclean)
foot
2 weeks


Luke Dahlhaus (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/luke-dahlhaus)
knee
2-3 weeks


Bailey Williams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/bailey-williams)
knee
2-3 weeks


Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/marcus-adams)
foot
TBC


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
season


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/joshua-prudden)
knee
season


* Injury list updated on Monday 11 July 2016

[The Adelaide Connection]

Not sure if anyone else saw it (or whether you read too much into it) but on one of the AFL.com.au video segments they put together weekly Carey mentioned that Murphy was way ahead in his recovery and there were some suggestions he could be back for finals. Sounds like crazy talk, but didn't Liberatore Snr come back in 8 or so months?
It would be magical, that's for sure.

[comrade]

The romance is nice but I'd hate Murph to be gifted a game ahead of someone else in better form, just because he's Murph.

To play he'd need at least 1 or 2 games at VFL level, IMO.

Can't see it happening.

[bulldogtragic]

I think Libba came back in 16 weeks didn't he? With a huge knee brace.

[bornadog]

Not sure if anyone else saw it (or whether you read too much into it) but on one of the AFL.com.au video segments they put together weekly Carey mentioned that Murphy was way ahead in his recovery and there were some suggestions he could be back for finals. Sounds like crazy talk, but didn't Liberatore Snr come back in 8 or so months?
It would be magical, that's for sure.

Gerard Whately on 774 said there was no way Murp would be playing this year.

[Ozza]

Surely Libba won't play this week. Even if he is feeling quite well - for me, why take even the slightest risk on one of the most important players - particularly when travelling.

Coming off a knee reco, he's played every game so far this year - the silver lining to the rib injury might be the enforced week off - to freshen him up for a big last 6 weeks and finals tilt.

[bornadog]

Adams will be out till round 21.

[bulldogtragic]

Libba having the week off too.

[bulldogtragic]

Adams will be out till round 21.

VFL until finals if he hits form, or does he play round 23 irregardless?

[Bulldog4life]

VFL until finals if he hits form, or does he play round 23 irregardless?

Hopefully Footscray keeps winning too so all our players continue to play as much as possibly when injury free

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Any news on Campbell?

[Rocco Jones]

Adams will be out till round 21.


VFL until finals if he hits form, or does he play round 23 irregardless?

Hearing Beveridge speak about players returning from injury, it will be when they trust him to run out a game at AFL level. JJ did it on the training track, Stevens had to do it via the VFL after struggling the first time he came back from injury.

[azabob]

Hearing Beveridge speak about players returning from injury, it will be when they trust him to run out a game at AFL level. JJ did it on the training track, Stevens had to do it via the VFL after struggling the first time he came back from injury.

I think Adams is a return via VFL if possible. He was very rusty first game back after his first lay off.

[Ozza]

Adams off til round 21.....just another one in a long line of injuries where we are told 1-2 weeks and they end up out for 6-8.

I don't want to listen to Graham Lowe or Luke Beveridge after a game talk about an injury again.

Don't hold your breathe about Libba being back for the ST.Kilda game.

[Remi Moses]

The whole cloak and dagger with injuries is pointless .
So Adams has gone from 1 to 2 to 5 !

[Remi Moses]

VFL until finals if he hits form, or does he play round 23 irregardless?

I think he may spend one game at VFL level then play the Bomber game .
Looked pretty rusty last time , and Dad's going to get some game time

[ledge]

Dad seems way off in my mind .. Seems slow.

[LostDoggy]

Any news on Jakey?

Above all else we need him cherry ripe for the finals, he could be the difference.

[bornadog]

Any news on Jakey?

Above all else we need him cherry ripe for the finals, he could be the difference.

Getting scans today, so we should know something today.

[LostDoggy]

Getting scans today, so we should know something today.

Thanks Borna, it can be difficult to get a clear view of the injury status this year. It will be interesting to see if Libba is actually available this week.

[bornadog]

Thanks Borna, it can be difficult to get a clear view of the injury status this year. It will be interesting to see if Libba is actually available this week.

Yeah, communication has not been the best. Tom Campbell has been out for two weeks, yet we hear nothing.

[G-Mo77]

Yeah, communication has not been the best. Tom Campbell has been out for two weeks, yet we hear nothing.

Dahlhaus is still 2 - 3 weeks away.

[Axe Man]

Stringer sideline stint to be short (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-07-18/stringer-sideline-stint-to-be-short)

Jake Stringer has been ruled out of the Bulldogs’ upcoming Saturday night match against St.Kilda, but the AC joint injury he suffered against Gold Coast at the weekend is unlikely to keep the forward on the sidelines for long.

Speaking to westernbulldogs.com.au, Western Bulldogs GM Football, Graham Lowe revealed scans have come back with positive news, and the Club are hopeful that the 23-year-old will be back to face Geelong Friday week at Skilled Stadium.

“The scans have come back and cleared him of any serious ligament or bone damage, which is great news," Lowe said.

“Based on the information we’ve got today, we’re optimistic that Jake is going to be in a position to be available for selection next week against Geelong.”

The news isn’t as good for ruckman Tom Campbell, who has been sidelined by a foot injury.

“Tom Campbell has got a stress fracture to his heel,” Lowe said.

“He’s going to be in a CAM boot for the next three weeks, and once he comes out of that CAM boot, we’ll assess him with a view to determining a time line for his return.”

Meanwhile, Nathan Hrovat is expected to resume playing this weekend after a sideline stint with a shoulder injury.

“Nathan had an AC reconstruction some time ago and he’s progressed really well, so subject to him progressing through training this week, he’ll be available for selection, which is great news for Nathan and great news for us,” Lowe said.

Midfielder Tom Liberatore will be assessed during the week with a view to a return against the Saints, as he recovers from the rib injury he incurred against Richmond.

[LostDoggy]

Stringer sideline stint to be short (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-07-18/stringer-sideline-stint-to-be-short)

Jake Stringer has been ruled out of the Bulldogs’ upcoming Saturday night match against St.Kilda, but the AC joint injury he suffered against Gold Coast at the weekend is unlikely to keep the forward on the sidelines for long.

Speaking to westernbulldogs.com.au, Western Bulldogs GM Football, Graham Lowe revealed scans have come back with positive news, and the Club are hopeful that the 23-year-old will be back to face Geelong Friday week at Skilled Stadium.

“The scans have come back and cleared him of any serious ligament or bone damage, which is great news," Lowe said.

“Based on the information we’ve got today, we’re optimistic that Jake is going to be in a position to be available for selection next week against Geelong.”

So 2 to 3 weeks then.:confused:

[bornadog]

Not good for Tommy C in the run to the finals.

[Remi Moses]

Bloody hell that moonboots getting a going over
I heard Dahl's aiming for the Geelong game as is Mcclean

[Eastdog]

So 2 to 3 weeks then.:confused:

Most likely according to that article redders.

[Eastdog]

Will be great to get guys like Dahlaus and Hrovat back into our side.

[ledge]

We have a rolling injury list .. One comes back and one goes on it

[Eastdog]

We have a rolling injury list .. One comes back and one goes on it

True that ledge. Hopefully we keep getting more in than out but that's the way footy goes.

[ledge]

Must say I saw Bob Murphy at the game Sunday .. You wouldn't know he was injured .. Walking briskly across the ground in tight jeans doing fan photos

[Eastdog]

Great to hear Bob is in great spirits despite the injury. From what we've heard he seems to be tracking along well and look forward to see him back next season.

Bob = The heart and soul of our footy club

[Webby]

Must say I saw Bob Murphy at the game Sunday .. You wouldn't know he was injured .. Walking briskly across the ground in tight jeans doing fan photos

Listened to an interview with Ted Whitten Jnr on SEN last week. He spoke about his three knee recos and explained that, in those days, the patient would be in a full leg cast for 7 weeks, prior to going into a smaller cast for another few weeks. Then the (now wasted and withered) leg would then need to be redeveloped just like a break. Three times was understandably enough for him!

The differences are remarkable, nowadays. Surgery's come a long, long way!

[Bulldog4life]

Bloody hell that moonboots getting a going over
I heard Dahl's aiming for the Geelong game as is Mcclean

Got a new name for it a CAM boot

[Ghost Dog]

Great news about Jake. Don't want to go hunting during the finals without him.

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Tom Liberatore (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-liberatore)
ribs
test


Nathan Hrovat (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/nathan-hrovat)
shoulder
test


Toby McLean (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/toby-mclean)
foot
1 week


Jake Stringer (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jake-stringer)
AC joint
1 week


Luke Dahlhaus (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/luke-dahlhaus)
knee
1 - 2 weeks


Bailey Williams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/bailey-williams)
knee
1 - 2 weeks


Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/marcus-adams)
foot
3 weeks


Tom Campbell (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-campbell)
foot
TBC


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
season


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/joshua-prudden)
knee
season


* Injury list updated on Monday 18 July 2016

[azabob]

Listened to an interview with Ted Whitten Jnr on SEN last week. He spoke about his three knee recos and explained that, in those days, the patient would be in a full leg cast for 7 weeks, prior to going into a smaller cast for another few weeks. Then the (now wasted and withered) leg would then need to be redeveloped just like a break. Three times was understandably enough for him!

The differences are remarkable, nowadays. Surgery's come a long, long way!

Murphy was saying what a difference there was between his op ten years ago and now.

[comrade]

Some top end talent on that list.

8 of the 10 have played at AFL level with 5 of them being in our top 8-10 players overall (and McLean, Williams and Campbell have all performed admirably outside of those).

Massive upside if we can somehow get through the next 2/3 weeks without dropping any.

[bornadog]

Some top end talent on that list.

8 of the 10 have played at AFL level with 5 of them being in our top 8-10 players overall (and McLean, Williams and Campbell have all performed admirably outside of those).

Massive upside if we can somehow get through the next 2/3 weeks without dropping any.

Yeah and North, Collingwood and even GC complain about injuries

[comrade]

Yeah and North, Collingwood and even GC complain about injuries

North were bullet proof for the first 9 weeks, hence their record. It's funny when you hear a North fan complain about injuries and blame their recent form on them, as if any team goes through a year without a few.

That being said, Adelaide and Geelong are having blessed years. Fingers cross the footy gods spread the injury load across those 2 teams in the lead up to finals to even things out.

[hujsh]

Yeah and North, Collingwood and even GC complain about injuries

Probably fair enough in their case

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Some top end talent on that list.

8 of the 10 have played at AFL level with 5 of them being in our top 8-10 players overall (and McLean, Williams and Campbell have all performed admirably outside of those).

Massive upside if we can somehow get through the next 2/3 weeks without dropping any.

Not forgetting Crameri is also in our best 10. It's hard to define a best 10 for our list but we have certainly missed a fair bit of quality this season. Yet we sit 3rd.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

I’ve gone through all our games to see who was missing from our squad and how many games we have sustained injuries. I did this fairly manually so there may be errors. I’ve assumed best 22 mostly as our round 1 lineup plus Clay. Total players missing includes Crameri. I haven’t included Campbell as I have assumed T Boyd with Roughead and Redpath is our best lineup (that is until Red was promoted).

We’ve sustained injuries to key players in 11 out of our 16 games. On average we are missing ~6 players from our best 22. Use your judgement in working out how many top 10 that is

Round 1 v Freo:
Missing: Smith, Crameri
Injuries: None
Total players missing: 2

Round 2 v Saints:
Missing: Smith, Crameri
Injuries: None
Total players missing: 2

Round 3 v Hawthorn:
Missing: Wood, Smith, Crameri
Injuries: Murphy
Total players missing: 3

Round 4 v Carlton:
Missing: Wood, Murphy, Smith, Crameri
Injuries: Johannisen, T Boyd
Total players missing: 4

Round 5 v Brisbane:
Missing: Murphy, Johannisen, T Boyd, Smith, Crameri
Injuries: Suckling, Daniel
Total players missing: 5

Round 6 v North:
Missing: Murphy, Johannisen, Suckling, T Boyd, Daniel, Smith, Crameri
Injuries: Stevens
Total players missing: 7

Round 7 v Adelaide:
Missing: Murphy, Johannisen, Suckling, T Boyd, Stevens, Smith, Crameri
Injuries: Adams
Total players missing: 7

Round 8 v Melbourne:
Missing: Murphy, Johannisen, Suckling, T Boyd, Stevens, Adams, Smith, Crameri
Injuries: None
Total players missing: 8

Round 9 v GWS:
Missing: Murphy, Johannisen, Suckling, T Boyd, Adams, Boyd, Smith, Crameri
Injuries: Stevens
Total players missing: 8

Round 10 v Collingwood:
Missing: Murphy, Johannisen, T Boyd, Stevens, Smith, Crameri
Injuries: None
Total players missing: 6

Round 11 v West Coast:
Missing: Murphy, Johannisen, T Boyd, Stevens, Wood, Smith, Crameri
Injuries: McLean
Total players missing: 7

Round 12 v Port Adelaide:
Missing: Murphy, Johannisen, T Boyd, Stevens, McLean, Adams, Smith, Wood, Crameri
Injuries: Dahl
Total players missing: 9

Round 13 v Geelong:
Missing: Murphy, Johannisen, T Boyd, Stevens, McLean, Dahl, Smith, Wood, Crameri
Injuries: None
Total players missing: 9

Round 15 v Sydney:
Missing: Murphy, Stevens, McLean, Dahl, Crameri, T Boyd
Injuries: Adams
Total players missing: 6

Round 16 v Richmond:
Missing: Murphy, McLean, Dahl, Adams, Crameri, T Boyd
Injuries: Libba
Total players missing: 6

Round 17 v Gold Coast:
Missing: Murphy, McLean, Dahl, Adams, Libba, Crameri
Injuries: Stringer
Total players missing: 6

Round 18 v Saints:
Missing: Murphy, McLean, Dahl, Adams, Stringer, Crameri
Injuries: ??
Total players missing: 6

[strebla]

I highly doubt any team in the 8 could compare to that list. Good work bt&t.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

I highly doubt any team in the 8 could compare to that list. Good work bt&t.

We really have done well given our injuries and its a testament to Bev and our depth.

Also, looking at this injury ladder: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-14/winners-and-losers-on-the-2016-injury-ladder

Of the hardest hit teams (i'm going of total games lost here as the true cost is a bit dubious. Either way we are in the top 8 no matter the measure. The same sides are top 8 regardless of the measure anyway and there is a fair gap between the first 8 and the next 10). - Us, Freo, Collingwood and Gold Coast - we are the only side in the 8 on the ladder.

I would say Hawthorn and GWS are next hardest hit of top 8 sides.

Interestingly Adelaide having a fairly easy go of it. Also our opponents this week the saints have had a dream run. 36 games lost which is way less than the next best fared Adelaide on 60 games. Would love to see how they go with an injury list like ours.

[bornadog]

* Wallis broken both bones in his leg

* Redpath - third ACL

* Morris should be ok, hammy twinge, so played it conservatively. That probably means two weeks

[Ghost Dog]

We really have done well given our injuries and its a testament to Bev and our depth.

Also, looking at this injury ladder: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-14/winners-and-losers-on-the-2016-injury-ladder

Of the hardest hit teams (i'm going of total games lost here as the true cost is a bit dubious. Either way we are in the top 8 no matter the measure. The same sides are top 8 regardless of the measure anyway and there is a fair gap between the first 8 and the next 10). - Us, Freo, Collingwood and Gold Coast - we are the only side in the 8 on the ladder.

I would say Hawthorn and GWS are next hardest hit of top 8 sides.

Interestingly Adelaide having a fairly easy go of it. Also our opponents this week the saints have had a dream run. 36 games lost which is way less than the next best fared Adelaide on 60 games. Would love to see how they go with an injury list like ours.

And our medical staff.

[bornadog]

Doc Larkin says an ACL is worse than a broken leg. Will depend where Mitch has broken his leg, and best case could be back round 1.

[bulldogtragic]

Can Redpath get back? It's his third ACL from memory, all on this knee I think. For a bloke as heavy as him, I wonder if he can forge a career now. I hope he can, but there's got to be some doubt.

[bornadog]

Can Redpath get back? It's his third ACL from memory, all on this knee I think. For a bloke as heavy as him, I wonder if he can forge a career now. I hope he can, but there's got to be some doubt.

This ACL is on his good knee. :mad:

[bulldogtragic]

This ACL is on his good knee. :mad:

100+kg on two bad knees... He's pushing up uphill then, as well as arthritis and knee replacements possibly post footy. Some guys just don't have any luck...

[azabob]

100+kg on two bad knees... He's pushing up uphill then, as well as arthritis and knee replacements possibly post footy. Some guys just don't have any luck...

Also his post footy career now may have to be re-thought -being a tradie and all.

[bulldogtragic]

Also his post footy career now may have to be re-thought -being a tradie and all.

Yep. I knew a former tradie who worked on city construction projects who told me all about why he had to give it away after a bad knee injury. I didn't quite get it until he explained it to me, but Redders might have to look at other career options as you say.

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Can Redpath get back? It's his third ACL from memory, all on this knee I think. For a bloke as heavy as him, I wonder if he can forge a career now. I hope he can, but there's got to be some doubt.

That's what I thought when I saw Clay Smith go down for his third ACL. Tribute to him how strong he has come back.

[bornadog]

Great News - Wally could return within 9 Months (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-25/mitch-wallis-could-return-within-nine-months-from-horror-leg-break?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=RSS+feed%3A+AFL+Latest+News)


WESTERN Bulldogs midfielder Mitch Wallis could return within nine months after undergoing successful surgery to repair his broken left leg on Sunday.

Wallis, who broke both his left tibia and fibula bones in Saturday's loss to St Kilda, underwent surgery at the Avenue Hospital in Melbourne on Sunday afternoon and had the injury plated by surgeon David Young.


Young was optimistic about Wallis's recovery prospects when contacted by AFL.com.au on Monday afternoon.


The leading orthopaedic surgeon had earlier forecast a 12-month recovery for the midfielder, telling Triple M on Sunday that was a realistic timeframe.


He now believed that could be reduced to inside nine months after a successful operation.


Young said the injury was identical to that suffered by teammate Jake Stringer when the Bulldogs forward was playing in the TAC Cup prior to being drafted.


Stringer will be a mentor for Wallis in his recovery, Young said, having made a full recovery himself.


Wallis, 23, took to social media on Monday to thank supporters.

[bulldogsthru&thru]

Great News - Wally could return within 9 Months (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-25/mitch-wallis-could-return-within-nine-months-from-horror-leg-break?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=RSS+feed%3A+AFL+Latest+News)

Excellent news. Knowing how tough and hard working Mitch is, he'll do everything right in his recovery.

[bornadog]

Jake Stringer and Luke Dahlhaus loom as likely inclusions for Friday night’s top-eight clash against Geelong at Simonds Stadium, set to return from respective AC joint and knee injuries.


A weekend return also looks likely for promising small forward Toby McLean, who will resume full training this week after being sidelined with a foot injury, while Dale Morris is also in the selection mix despite not playing out the second half of Saturday night’s match.


The positive news from the medical room comes after a tough Saturday night for the Club, with Jack Redpath and Mitch Wallis both succumbing to season ending injuries.


“It’s really pleasing after such a difficult weekend to have some good news around Luke Dahlhaus and Toby McLean,” Western Bulldogs GM Football Graham Lowe told westernbulldogs.com.au.


“They’re going to both training fully this week with a view to being available for selection this weekend.”


Stringer will be another to return to full training this week, after making a quick recovery from an AC joint injury incurred against the Gold Coast Suns in Round 17, and looks set to resume his role in front of goal for the Bulldogs.


Veteran defender Dale Morris will be closely monitored this week, with medical staff to give him every opportunity to line up against the Cats.


“Dale had some back related hamstring tightness which came on in the second quarter (against St Kilda),” Lowe said.


“We made a conservative decision to manage him so he didn’t play out the rest of the game.”


“We’ll give Dale every opportunity to be available for selection this week.”


Meanwhile, midfielder Mitch Wallis has undergone surgery to repair the broken leg suffered in Saturday night’s loss to St Kilda.


“Mitch has had successful surgery yesterday, he’s had a plate put onto his tibia,” Lowe said.


“That will be removed at some point, and then he’ll progress his rehab from there.


“We’ve got our support around Mitch, and he’s in as good spirit as he can be, and we look forward to welcoming him back in to the Club as soon as he can (join us in here).”


Also set to undergo surgery this week is power forward Jack Redpath.


The 25-year-old will have a traditional reconstruction on the right knee he injured against the Saints.


“Jack has had it confirmed by scans that he has got an isolated ACL injury to his right knee, which is the opposite knee to his previous two ACL’s that he had before joining the Club,” said Lowe.


“We’ll work with Jack (through his rehab), and we know he’ll work hard to get himself back and into the best possible shape.”

Link (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-07-25/a-package-return-from-injury)

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Jake Stringer (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jake-stringer)
AC joint
available


Luke Dahlhaus (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/luke-dahlhaus)
knee
test


Toby McLean (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/toby-mclean)
foot
test


Dale Morris (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/dale-morris)
hamstring tightness
test


Bailey Williams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/bailey-williams)
knee
1 -2 weeks


Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/marcus-adams)
foot
2 weeks


Tom Campbell (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-campbell)
foot
TBC


Jack Redpath (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jack-redpath)
knee
season


Mitch Wallis (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/mitch-wallis)
broken leg
season


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
season


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/joshua-prudden)
knee
season


* Injury list updated on Monday 25 July 2016

[KT31]

Club needs to get a Shaman in to lift the course.:(

[1eyedog]

Moving forward from here we are without Bob and Mitch. If it stays that way leading into the finals we are in reasonable shape. Jack's injury may just be the firecracker that Boyd needs to be the main man and we will need a reshuffle that ensures he is forward the entire game.

[Murphy'sLore]

Didn't Adams say he was 4 weeks away, yet the official report is still claiming 2 weeks. More fudging, I don't like it.

[bornadog]

Didn't Adams say he was 4 weeks away, yet the official report is still claiming 2 weeks. More fudging, I don't like it.

It is about right, last week the report was 3 and the week before it was TBC.

[Murphy'sLore]

I'm sure I read somewhere on here Adams was speaking before the game and said he'd be out for another 4 weeks? Maybe I'm wrong.

[Grantysghost]

With twelve senior guys down or suspended the AFL's decision not to allow a Crameri top up adds insult to injury. Someone like a Dea who's looked very solid would've been handy to have on the list now.
( Libba,Wallis,Suckling,Boyd,Prudden,Campbell,Morris,Redpath,M acrae,Adams,Murphy,Crameri )

[bornadog]

Bevo on 774 now said he waiting for results on scan. Best case will miss a few weeks at least.

[bornadog]

Bevo: Macrae probably a no, Morris yes, Boyd, and Suckling more than 50% chance

[bulldogtragic]

Bevo hinted on ABC radio Libba could be out for the rest of the home and away season. Bad scans could be worse.

[GVGjr]

Bevo hinted on ABC radio Libba could be out for the rest of the home and away season. Bad scans could be worse.
Yep, I was talking to someone at the footy today, 6 weeks at a minimum is apparently around the mark

[Rocco Jones]

Yep, I was talking to someone at the footy today, 6 weeks at a minimum is apparently around the mark

6 weeks = back for 2nd week of finals.

[GVGjr]

6 weeks = back for 2nd week of finals.

6 weeks was the optimistic mark

[BulldogBelle]

Bevo hinted on ABC radio Libba could be out for the rest of the home and away season. Bad scans could be worse.

Heard today that foot was broken and had operation today.

[bornadog]

Heard today that foot was broken and had operation today.

Where did you hear that TDB?

[ledge]

Would like to add to our woes that include whitten oval injuries .. One urinal had broken down ,scoreboard out of order first qtr, coffee machine broken in office as I saw PG lining up at the cafe and atm not working
Place is falling apart !
Heard a rumour our mascot has done a hamstring as well

[Remi Moses]

Mark Stevens reporting Macrae's injury is probably going to keep him out for at least a month .
Is there ever any good injury news ?

[Remi Moses]

Would like to add to our woes that include whitten oval injuries .. One urinal had broken down ,scoreboard out of order first qtr, coffee machine broken in office as I saw PG lining up at the cafe and atm not working
Place is falling apart !
Heard a rumour our mascot has done a hamstring as well

I'm sure Caro and the grub Barrett will be all over this story, blaming Gordon's style on the amenities falling apart

[ledge]

I'm sure Caro and the grub Barrett will be all over this story, blaming Gordon's style on the amenities falling apart

All money spent on Boyd, can't afford to fix whitten oval ..Barrett will be into that !

[BulldogBelle]

Where did you hear that TDB?

Trainer l know from dogs. Hopefully on the level.

[Eastdog]

No more injuries from this point on. What are the chances of that?

[ledge]

New one .. Roughead chest injury

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Ffs!

[Rocco Jones]

New one .. Roughead chest injury

Love him but I think he is one we can cover. I think Will has stronger durability in the ruck meaning Tom Boyd can play forward for longer.

[Mantis]

New one .. Roughead chest injury

He ain't all that durable is he?

Would spend more time in the hands of the trainers than anyone else in the team.

[Eastdog]

New one .. Roughead chest injury

No not another one

[BulldogBelle]

Heard today that foot was broken and had operation today.

Update. Torn ligaments - pretty sure same thing Mark Murphy had done.

[BulldogBelle]

New one .. Roughead chest injury

Also got told he had knee scan - same source.

[Eastdog]

Also got told he had knee scan - same source.

How many weeks would he be out for do you reckon based on what you know TDB?

[bornadog]

How many weeks would he be out for do you reckon based on what you know TDB?

I doubt we will see Libba again this season based on that.

[Ghost Dog]

Thanks for the updates.
Minno has been trucking along all year in the V. Has a good, break even record against Goldstien.
Roughy is doubled over half the time. I love the guy, but needs a rest.

Minno usually only misses games due to suspension. One of the most durable rucks going.

[BulldogBelle]

How many weeks would he be out for do you reckon based on what you know TDB?

To be honest no idea. They gave Roughy a knee scan to check his knee out. Could be nothing if we are lucky or more.
We will have to wait and see.

[merantau]

Big Will has been an asset to the Club. We know he always gives 100% so if he gets the call up he will be ready to fire!

[Axe Man]

Dogs optimistic on Libba and Macrae, defensive trio chance to return
(http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-08-01/libba-macrae-on-the-mend)
Western Bulldogs midfielder Tom Liberatore has undergone surgery to his ankle, following the Club’s match against Geelong on Friday night.

Liberatore sustained a syndesmosis injury to his left ankle in a tackling contest in the second quarter of the match.

Subsequent scans revealed ligament damage, with surgery required to stabilise Liberatore's ankle.

“He’s come through [the surgery] really well so our plan is to get him up and running from a rehab perspective as quick as possible," Western Bulldogs Bulldogs General Manager Football, Graham Lowe said on Monday.

“We need to manage it the right way but we’re optimistic that Tom can play a key part for us towards the end of the season.”

Fellow midfielder Jackson Macrae sustained an upper hamstring injury during the match but Lowe is optimistic about the timeline of Macrae’s recovery.

“It has got some tendon involvement which means it will take that bit longer but Jack will commence rehab in the coming days and we’re optimistic he’ll have a role to play toward the end of the season.”

In further encouraging news, the Dogs could welcome back Dale Morris, Matthew Boyd and Matthew Suckling for Saturday night’s clash with North Melbourne.

Defender Morris has progressed well through the weekends’ training, while Boyd and Suckling will also be given an opportunity to prove their fitness after missing Friday night’s match with their respective achilles concerns.

“They’ve both come in today and they’ve both trained over the weekend, so we’ll assess them through this week of training with a view to being available for selection this weekend," Lowe said.

The news isn’t as good for first-year defender Kieran Collins who injured his shoulder playing for Footscray at the weekend.

Collins will go in for scans on Monday to assess the injury.

Meanwhile Bailey Williams has continued to experience low level symptoms that have failed to respond to the conservative management plan for his knee injury.

“We’ve decided that he will require and arthroscopic investigation which he’ll have today to assist in his ongoing symptoms,” Lowe told BulldogsTV.

“We’re hoping that his return to play timeline will be quite short and he is planning to resume running next week.”

[always right]

So based on our previous misleading statements about injuries, we have no hope of getting Libba, Macrae or Williams back this year.

2016...the year that could have been.

Think the comments about Roughy's durability are off the mark. Always in the hands of the trainers at least once per match but he's hardly missed a game.

[LostDoggy]

I take that as Libba and Macrae are both cooked for the season. Especially Macrae.. High hamstring, tendon. Not good.

[1eyedog]

I take it that both Tom and Jack will be available come finals time.

[Remi Moses]

Two hamstring tendon injuries for the year . I hope we review our conditioning and fitness programs

[ratsmac]

How could we be so unlucky with injuries in one season? I can't remember a season like it. It's really taken the edge off the rest of the season for me.

[Ghost Dog]

How could we be so unlucky with injuries in one season? I can't remember a season like it. It's really taken the edge off the rest of the season for me.

Smaller bodies getting crushed under bigger bodies? Hardness of Etihad?

[Axe Man]

Smaller bodies getting crushed under bigger bodies? Hardness of Etihad?

For what it's worth I saw Nick Riewoldt asked on Sunday about the possibility of the Etihad surface impacting on our injury toll. He dismissed it, said that many years ago that it might have been true but now days the surface is excellent.

We've been playing on Etihad for years and haven't had too many seasons like this. I think it's just bad luck, extra bad luck that it had to happen in a year where we were a chance to finish at the pointy end of the ladder.

[always right]

For what it's worth I saw Nick Riewoldt asked on Sunday about the possibility of the Etihad surface impacting on our injury toll. He dismissed it, said that many years ago that it might have been true but now days the surface is excellent.

We've been playing on Etihad for years and haven't had too many seasons like this. I think it's just bad luck, extra bad luck that it had to happen in a year where we were a chance to finish at the pointy end of the ladder.

And the saints have had a dream run with injuries despite being a co-tenant.

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Matthew Boyd (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/matthew-boyd)
Achilles
test


Matthew Suckling (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/matthew-suckling)
Achilles
test


Dale Morris (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/dale-morris)
hamstring tightness
test


Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/marcus-adams)
foot
1-2 weeks


Bailey Williams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/bailey-williams)
knee
TBC


Kieran Collins (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/kieran-collins)
shoulder
TBC


Tom Liberatore (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-liberatore)
ankle
TBC


Jack Macrae (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jackson-macrae)
hamstring
TBC


Tom Campbell (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-campbell)
foot
TBC


Jack Redpath (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jack-redpath)
knee
season


Mitch Wallis (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/mitch-wallis)
broken leg
season


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
season


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/joshua-prudden)
knee
season


* Injury list updated on Monday 1 August 2016

[Eastdog]

Thanks BAD. Gee that is an extensive injury list. Please no more.

[MrMahatma]

On an optimistic view, if we go the next month without any more injuries we might get 6 or 7 back. Would be a nice way to finish the year.

With the week off pre-finals, Libba and Jack have 5 weeks before finals.

[Ghost Dog]

14 players who would ordinarily be available for senior selection. Unbelievable.

[KT31]

I would love to win a final, but is it wrong of me just to think if we get through the rest of the season without another major injury it will be a win ?

[BulldogBelle]

I would love to win a final, but is it wrong of me just to think if we get through the rest of the season without another major injury it will be a win ?

My thoughts too. No more injuries.....please.

[Templeton31]

Ive been away for a few weeks so forgive me if this has been discussed but what's happened to Honeychurch? Not named this week and can't find him in the last few weeks either.... Of course he's not on our injury list but that doesn't mean anything!

[Go_Dogs]

Ive been away for a few weeks so forgive me if this has been discussed but what's happened to Honeychurch? Not named this week and can't find him in the last few weeks either.... Of course he's not on our injury list but that doesn't mean anything!

Hurt his calf at training a couple of weeks ago, I believe.

[ledge]

Has a tear in calf

[Ghost Dog]

Has a tear in calf

Has been stiff. Looks dangerous each time we play him.

[Remi Moses]

Looks dangerous , but butchers the ball to much .

[bornadog]

Smith, Suckling to face test (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-08-08/smith-suckling-to-face-test)


Western Bulldogs midfielder Clay Smith has not been ruled out of Friday night’s clash with Collingwood after he suffered a heavy knock against North Melbourne on the weekend.

Smith left the field midway through the first quarter on Saturday night following a tackle from North Melbourne’s Aaron Mullet and did not return.

Speaking with westernbulldogs.com.au on Monday, Western Bulldogs GM Football Graham Lowe said a decision on Smith’s availability will be made later in the week.

“Clay suffered a concussion during the match, but he’s come in well today which is great news, but he’ll have to get through concussion protocols this week before we determine if he’s available for selection this weekend.”

It’s good news for Matthew Suckling who looks set to return on Friday night after recovering from an Achilles complaint.
“Matt Suckling’s been training well and his Achilles has settled down significantly," Lowe said.

“Subject to training and meeting those expectations this week he’ll be available for selection this weekend.”

Lowe also said that Mitch Honeychurch has progressed well through his rehab from a hamstring injury and will be available for selection this weekend.

Also in positive news from the medical room, both Bob Murphy and Josh Prudden will commence outdoor running this week.

“It’s really pleasing for Murph and Josh Prudden, they’ve both been progressing really well through their rehab from their ACL injuries and they’ve both running outside this week which is really good progress.”

Meanwhile first year player Bailey Williams looks set to return after the VFL bye after successfully undergoing a minor knee procedure.

“Bailey Williams has had a successful scope on his knee,” Lowe said.

“He’s presented really well this week and he’s back into full training so we look forward to welcoming him back in the coming weeks.”

Defender Kieran Collins though has played his last game for the season, with a decision made for him to undergo season ending surgery following a shoulder injury in last week’s VFL match.

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Estimated Return


Marcus Adams
Foot
1 week


Tom Campbell
Foot
TBC


Kieran Collins
Shoulder
Season


Tom Liberatore
Ankle
2-3 weeks


Jack Macrae
Hamstring
2-3 weeks


Robert Murphy
Knee
Season


Josh Prudden
Knee
Season


Jack Redpath
Knee
Season


Matthew Suckling
Achilles
Test


Mitch Wallis
Leg
Season


Bailey Williams
Knee
1-2 weeks

[1eyedog]

2-3 weeks for Jack and Libba would be a great result. More than happy for them to put their feet up in order to be ready for the first final.

[bornadog]

2-3 weeks for Jack and Libba would be a great result. More than happy for them to put their feet up in order to be ready for the first final.
Updated again:




Player
Injury
Duration


Clay Smith (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/clay-smith)
concussion
test


Mitch Honeychurch (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/mitch-honeychurch)
hamstring
test


Matthew Suckling (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/matthew-suckling)
Achilles
test


Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/marcus-adams)
foot
1-2 weeks


Bailey Williams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/bailey-williams)
knee
1-2 weeks


Tom Liberatore (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-liberatore)
ankle
TBC


Jack Macrae (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jackson-macrae)
hamstring
TBC


Tom Campbell (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-campbell)
foot
TBC


Kieran Collins (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/kieran-collins)
shoulder
season


Jack Redpath (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jack-redpath)
knee
season


Mitch Wallis (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/mitch-wallis)
broken leg
season


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
season


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/joshua-prudden)
knee
season


* Injury list updated on Monday 8 August 2016

[1eyedog]

Need Jack and Libba back if we are going to make any inroads into the finals. With them fit and no more injuries we can win an interstate final against anyone if we have to.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

The concern is we need Libba, Macrae, Campbell and Adams back for finals - all look like they may not even be able to play a game before the finals series starts. Maybe Campbell excluded.

All four are important to our chances. Campbell is pretty big for our structure, Adams we need as the big defender.

[chef]

The concern is we need Libba, Macrae, Campbell and Adams back for finals - all look like they may not even be able to play a game before the finals series starts. Maybe Campbell excluded.

All four are important to our chances. Campbell is pretty big for our structure, Adams we need as the big defender.

Does our VFL team play in the week between round 23 and the first final?

[Axe Man]

Does our VFL team play in the week between round 23 and the first final?

It will be the first week of VFL finals so they will be playing.

Not sure if that will present a problem in not being able to play some of those guys returning from injury in the VFL because they aren't qualified?

[1eyedog]

The concern is we need Libba, Macrae, Campbell and Adams back for finals - all look like they may not even be able to play a game before the finals series starts. Maybe Campbell excluded.

All four are important to our chances. Campbell is pretty big for our structure, Adams we need as the big defender.

Libba and Jack have had good continuity in the lead up to their respective injuries so I would expect them to come in week 1 if they are ready. Campbell and Adams are a different matter entirely, both big men with broken seasons and I suspect need more than 1 VFL / AFL game leading into week 1.

[Ozza]

Find it hard to see Campbell or Adams getting back into the side this season unless we have injuries to currently healthy big guys. They've both missed a fair bit of footy. Roberts is settled. Boyd, you would think, will stay in.

[1eyedog]

Smaller bodies getting crushed under bigger bodies? Hardness of Etihad?

Hardness at the contest?

[KT31]

Apparently the injury to Adams is not season ending and he will hopefully be back for finals

[Remi Moses]

Can Adams play in the first vfl final ?
That extra week is working in our favour

[Bulldog4life]

Can Adams play in the first vfl final ?
That extra week is working in our favour

When both teams are in finals usually any player can play VFL

[Templeton31]

Apparently Bevo said on Fox last night that Adams was due back next week but had a setback so not due back till Round 23.

[jeemak]

Apparently Bevo said on Fox last night that Adams was due back next week but had a setback so not due back till Round 23.

I love how it keeps getting better and better on the injury front!

[Rocco Jones]

Can Adams play in the first vfl final ?
That extra week is working in our favour


When both teams are in finals usually any player can play VFL

The unique issue is that there is a bye when the VFL finals start. Usually if an AFL team wins and earns week off, anyone who is eligible OR did not play in the qualifying final can play.

[Templeton31]

I noticed something I read on the weekend (maybe Foxsports?) said that Adams injury was originally touted to be do 2 weeks and was now up to 7..... I don't think we are the only ones noticing our pinnochio-style reporting of injuries! I reckon Bevo said 1 week for Toyd's shoulder and that was 6-7 before he played VFL.

[ledge]

Keep them guessing I rekon

[Ozza]

I noticed something I read on the weekend (maybe Foxsports?) said that Adams injury was originally touted to be do 2 weeks and was now up to 7..... I don't think we are the only ones noticing our pinnochio-style reporting of injuries! I reckon Bevo said 1 week for Toyd's shoulder and that was 6-7 before he played VFL.

It has been insipid. McLean's 'should be right' - went to 'moon boot for 2 weeks'.....he's been out for 3 months.

Put a line through Adams for this year. And we shouldn't be holding our breath on Libba or Macrae.

[Remi Moses]

I think Toby was out for about 6 weeks not nine, but it's been frustrating .

[Axe Man]

Midfield trio set for weekend return (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/news/2016-08-15/sidelined-trio-set-for-return)

The midfield trio of Tom Campbell, Bailey Williams and Mitch Honeychurch are all expected to return from injury this weekend after varying stints on the sidelines.

24-year-old ruckman Campbell had been sidelined by a stress fracture to his heel, and is expected to line-up for his first match in a month this weekend.

Honeychurch had been kept out of action by a hamstring strain, while a medial ligament injury had prevented Bailey Williams from taking to the field.

“They’ve all progressed really well through their training and their rehab,” Bulldogs General Manager, Football Graham Lowe told BulldogsTV.

“So subject to them completing their training and ticking their final boxes (this week) they’ll all be available for selection this weekend.”

Meanwhile, midfield pair Tom Liberatore and Jack Macrae continue to make good progress in their rehabilitation from respective ankle and hamstring injuries sustained in the round 19 match against Geelong.

“Both Jack and Tom are progressing really well, and we remain optimistic that they’ll contribute to our finals series.”

Dale Morris will continue to be monitored through the week to assess his availability to face the Bombers on Sunday afternoon after missing Friday night’s clash against Collingwood.

“Moz is continuing to carry some back related hamstring tightness,” Lowe said.

“He’s an integral player for us so we’ll manage and monitor him over this week with a view to confirming his availability for this weekend."

Marcus Adams is another who continues to be monitored in his return from a foot injury.

Adams will miss the remaining two home and away season matches as the Club looks to advance his training for a finals series return.

“Marcus has had a slower recovery than we’ve hoped for, and we’ve taken a cautious approach (with his rehabilitation).

“We’re aiming to progress his training over the next few weeks with a view to him playing a role in our finals series.”

[bornadog]

Player
Injury
Duration


Mitch Honeychurch (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/mitch-honeychurch)
hamstring
test


Tom Campbell (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-campbell)
foot
test


Bailey Williams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/bailey-williams)
knee
test


Dale Morris (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/dale-morris)
hamstring
test


Marcus Adams (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/marcus-adams)
foot
TBC


Tom Liberatore (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/tom-liberatore)
ankle
TBC


Jack Macrae (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jackson-macrae)
hamstring
TBC


Kieran Collins (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/kieran-collins)
shoulder
season


Jack Redpath (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/jack-redpath)
knee
season


Mitch Wallis (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/mitch-wallis)
broken leg
season


Robert Murphy (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/robert-murphy)
knee
season


Josh Prudden (http://www.westernbulldogs.com.au/player-profile/joshua-prudden)
knee
season


* Injury list updated on Monday 15 August 2016

[comrade]

Now they've just decided to take the safe option and give no time frames for any injury. More accurate I guess.

[Rocco Jones]

Now they've just decided to take the safe option and give no time frames for any injury. More accurate I guess.

Pretty annoying.

'Optimistic they will contribute to finals campaign' sounds even best case, it will be sometime during the finals rather than the first week. My guesses are...

- Adams back QF week but would be a massive risk to bring him straight in.
- Macrae I am guessing semi-final
- Libba prelim

[Remi Moses]

Who knows .

[hujsh]

Now they've just decided to take the safe option and give no time frames for any injury. More accurate I guess.
Our injury list in the future will read

Adams - Soonish
Libba - A ways away
Macrae - a little while off
Campbell - Maybe now?
Williams - We'll see
Morris - probably this week
Honeychurch - Yeah I reckon he's pretty close

[Eastdog]

They must be 100% and ready to go. No one should be underdone and rushed back in.

[1eyedog]

Now they've just decided to take the safe option and give no time frames for any injury. More accurate I guess.

Ha ha not one definite time frame there. They're taking the piss.

[SlimPickens]

They must be 100% and ready to go. No one should be underdone and rushed back in.

Unless their name is Stringer :rolleyes:

[Eastdog]

Unless their name is Stringer :rolleyes:

Well yeah I'm not sure what's going on there. He certainly hasn't been in form and needs to get that back. Jake was certainly better up forward last year than this year.

[LostDoggy]

Our injury list in the future will read

Adams - Soonish
Libba - A ways away
Macrae - a little while off
Campbell - Maybe now?
Williams - We'll see
Morris - probably this week
Honeychurch - Yeah I reckon he's pretty close

Who's working with the Zimmerman?
Dr.Howlong?

[kruder]

Great News on Campbell. In theory he can have 3 weeks including 1 VFL final and come in against WestCoast in the first final to help double team Nic Nat which will allow Boyd to stay forward.

[I'm Not Bitter Anymore!]

Camhead returns

[hujsh]

Camhead returns

Camhead 2: Son of Camhead

Spring 2016

[LostDoggy]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-15/dogs-veteran-dale-morris-racing-the-clock-to-prove-fitness

Whole bunch of info here. Ryan Davidson must be the best connected Doggies journo going around

[MrMahatma]

I know he's been out for a while, but reckon we should bring Campbell straight back into seniors.

[1eyedog]

I know he's been out for a while, but reckon we should bring Campbell straight back into seniors.

Because we play Essendon this week I would say it will be unlikely. I'd give him a run in the VFL and bring him in v Freo. If we were hell bent on getting his type into the team ASAP we would have considered Minson surely.

[Ozza]

In terms of getting fitness into players - its not ideal that we play our AFL game at 4.40pm Sunday - as it will mean either 1 or 2 players won't get a full game at Footscray (or play at all).

[Rocco Jones]

In terms of getting fitness into players - its not ideal that we play our AFL game at 4.40pm Sunday - as it will mean either 1 or 2 players won't get a full game at Footscray (or play at all).

I would go with Jed Adcock as the non-playing emergency. Sacrificial lamb of sorts, also has the experience to slot in.

[Doc26]

Who's working with the Zimmerman?
Dr.Howlong?

At face value our rehab management seems very average, overly conservative or us supporters are being lead along the garden patlh or all of the above. Can all of our delayed returns be put down simpy to bad luck? If not we must fix the problem fast whilst we're moving into our window. Either way I can't recall a season that has been so disrupted with soft tissue injuries with return dates apparently so unclear to all.

[hujsh]

Is it not possible that the injuries have just taken longer to get over than first expected?

We've had bad luck getting all these injuries so why not bad luck with the rehab as well (seems more likely than the club outright lying about it too)

[azabob]

Or we know how long each player will be out for and we chose to sugar coat the severity- that's what I think is happening.

[MrMahatma]

Or we know how long each player will be out for and we chose to sugar coat the severity- that's what I think is happening.

same.

[KT31]

Or we know how long each player will be out for and we chose to sugar coat the severity- that's what I think is happening.

This is correct for the majority of the injuries IMO too.

[1eyedog]

Or we know how long each player will be out for and we chose to sugar coat the severity- that's what I think is happening.

Why would we do this?

[chef]

Why would we do this?

Yeah, there doesn't seem much point to do this. Bit of a conspiracy theory.

[KT31]

Why would we do this?

To possibly try and unsettle the opposition at the selection table.

[Ozza]

I don't feel like it is a rehab/injury management issue - because I can't recall any players coming back and having a repeat of the same injury. All of our injured players have actually come back in very good order.

The estimated time to come back though - have consistently been WAY off.

[hujsh]

To possibly try and unsettle the opposition at the selection table.

I doubt it's fooling everyone when a player is listed as 1-2 away. No one is thinking they'll play this week.

[1eyedog]

To possibly try and unsettle the opposition at the selection table.

If we want to play mind games [and frankly I don't think that's how Bevo rolls], wouldn't it be more relevant to say Adams is a 90% chance to play this week at the Tuesday presser and then put him down as an emergency on Thursday and then just not play him?

[MrMahatma]

I don't feel like it is a rehab/injury management issue - because I can't recall any players coming back and having a repeat of the same injury. All of our injured players have actually come back in very good order.

The estimated time to come back though - have consistently been WAY off.

Stevens did against GWS didn't he?

[always right]

Seems to be some info coming out that Wood's injury isn't as bad as first thought. May only be a two weeker......here's hoping.

[azabob]

Regardless of the info coming out I think it's fairly clear that Easton Wood and Marcus Adams won't play again this season.

[MrMahatma]

Regardless of the info coming out I think it's fairly clear that Easton Wood and Marcus Adams won't play again this season.

Bevo more or less said that RE: Adams in his presser this week.

[always right]

Regardless of the info coming out I think it's fairly clear that Easton Wood and Marcus Adams won't play again this season.

What do you know about Wood's injury?

[1eyedog]

If it's a sprain and he does not have structural damage he may get back for week 2 of the finals. That gives him 4 weeks from the injury. 3 weeks even for a sprain is pushing it I reckon but obviously depends on the grade. Having him ready for the 1st final would be a massive result.

[Axe Man]

https://s10.postimg.org/a0t47uzkp/Wood_Injury.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/mffw86r2t/)

[azabob]

What do you know about Wood's injury?

Nothing. But history suggests whatever the club says you multiply it by ten, divide by two and then we are close to the truth.

[Ghost Dog]

https://s10.postimg.org/a0t47uzkp/Wood_Injury.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/mffw86r2t/)

Hoo-bloody-ray.

[G-Mo77]

https://s10.postimg.org/a0t47uzkp/Wood_Injury.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/mffw86r2t/)

So if we make the Grand Final then maybe he plays. :p

I don't hold much hope, judging by the way we've forecast the lengths of time out to the public I think he's done.

[hujsh]

https://s10.postimg.org/a0t47uzkp/Wood_Injury.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/mffw86r2t/)

So 1-2 weeks for the next 4-6 weeks?

[bornadog]

I can't see how Libba, Adams and now Wood get back for finals. Macrae must be a chance as he has been running.

We need to pick the best team from who is left and based on Sunday's team, we still have Morris, Stringer and Tom Campbell who I think are best 22, and next in line Minson, HC, Dale if we have more go down.

[ratsmac]

I think Adcock might be a chance to play finals. I'm not much of a fan but he does bring a mature head and body if Wood doesn't get up.